Job Title: Associate Data Scientist (Req ID: P-194262)
Company: IDFC FIRST Bank
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 0-2 Years (Freshers Welcome)
Salary: ₹6-10 LPA CTC (2025 Package)
Last Date: Apply ASAP – Rolling Hiring!
IDFC FIRST Bank Associate Data Scientist Drive 2025
My insight: IDFC FIRST Bank ($10B+ digital bank) serves 10Cr+ customers with AI-driven lending. Mumbai analytics hub builds models for fraud detection. My 2024 batch friend joined as ADS → developed ML tool for credit scoring → now 8.5 LPA + ₹2L bonus + confirmed Singapore onsite 2026!
Entry-level DS role paying 7LPA+ to freshers with banking exposure. Identify needs, build analytical tools, develop test strategies. B.Tech/M.Tech eligible.
Associate Data Scientist Roles and Responsibilities
- Scope business requirements, gather data for analytics
- Monitor tech trends, create data structures for structured/unstructured data
- Develop guidelines for data lifecycle, handle breaches
- Design solution blueprints for business needs
- Manage stakeholder expectations, align with objectives
- Develop test strategies, verify solutions
- Evaluate digitization opportunities in data & analytics
- Apply computational methods for ML models
Required Skills for IDFC DS Jobs 2025
Technical Skills:
- Data: SQL, Python/R for analysis
- ML: Algorithms, model building
- Tools: Tableau/Power BI for visualization
- Domain: Banking/finance basics (advantage)
Professional Skills:
- Analytical: Problem-solving
- Communication: Stakeholder management
IDFC Associate Data Scientist Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Education: B.Sc/B.Tech/BCA | M.Sc/M.Tech/MCA
- Marks: 60%+ throughout
- Experience: 0-2 years (projects count)
- Location: Mumbai (office-based)
IDFC DS Salary Package 2025
Confirmed package:
- CTC: ₹6-10 LPA (fresher band 6.5-8 LPA + bonus)
- Joining bonus ₹50K + MacBook Air
- Free Python/ML certs worth ₹20K
- Health ₹15L + cab + meal + Singapore visa
- Global onsite after 18 months
Best banking DS package for freshers!
IDFC Selection Process 2025
3 analytical rounds:
- Round 1: Online Assessment (Aptitude + SQL + ML basics, 90 mins)
- Round 2: Technical Interview (Case study + coding)
- Round 3: HR + Manager (Business acumen + fit)
Timeline: 7-10 days total
How to Apply for IDFC Associate Data Scientist 2025
Direct company link:
Apply Here: IDFC Careers Portal
Steps: 1. Click link 2. Req P-194262 3. Create profile 4. Upload Resume 5. Submit
Documents: Resume, ML project, Transcripts
Rolling hiring – 20 seats in Mumbai!
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FAQs IDFC Associate Data Scientist 2025
Q: Salary?
A: ₹6-10 LPA + bonus (top for banking DS)
Q: Work mode?
A: Office Mumbai
Q: Freshers?
A: Yes, 0-2 years
Q: Onsite?
A: 85% get Singapore within 18 months
About IDFC FIRST Bank: $10B+ digital bank with 10Cr+ customers. Mumbai analytics drives AI lending with ML, SQL & global projects. Perfect launchpad for DS careers in finance.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 12K+ freshers land MNC roles since 2023.